Smart Home Device Maker Renders Devices Dumb Unless A New Subscription Is Paid For (www.techdirt.com)

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[-] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

For some devices, yes. This might be a fail safe for when the service dies and/or updates stop. Many devices get bricked or left open to abuse instead.

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